2. Presidents On Our By: Becky Mordente, Allison Carothers, Amanda Scheele &Rachel Lintner

3. George Washington Abraham Lincoln Resources

5. George Washington chopped down a(n)… A.Cherry TreeCherry Tree B.Maple TreeMaple Tree C.Log CabinLog Cabin D.Lamp PostLamp Post

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8. George Washington, George Washington, He was the first president, George Washington, He was the first president. He helped the colonies be free. He helped get rid of the mean old king. George Washington, The Father of our country. George Washington Tune: Oh, Christmas Tree

10. Honest Abe Tune: Yankee Doodle I love the name of Abraham, We see him on our money, His picture's on the $5.00 bill And also on our penny. Honest Abe is what he's called, Honest, kind and true. He was your 16th President He loved both me and you, sir.

11. TIMELINE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S LIFE February 12, 1809 - Abraham Lincoln is born 1842 - Abe married Miss Mary Todd 1860 - Elected 16 th president of the United States 1863 - Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation to free slaves

12. George Washington and The Cherry Tree By: Mark Binder

13. True or False: Abraham Lincoln wrote the Gettysburg Address? A.TrueTrue B.FalseFalse

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16. Abraham Lincoln was president during which war? A. World War IIWorld War II B. Vietnam WarVietnam War C. Civil WarCivil War

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19. Abraham Lincoln was the ____ president of the United States. A. 16 th16 th B. 23 rd 23 rd C. 1 st 1 st

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22. What is George Washington’s nickname? A.The Great EmancipatorThe Great Emancipator B.GeorgeyGeorgey C.The Father of Our CountryThe Father of Our Country

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25. True or False: George Washington fought in the American Revolution. A.TrueTrue B.FalseFalse

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28. Resources: http://www.primaryteachers.org/patriotic_songs_and_poems.htm http://sunniebunniezz.com/holiday/presiday.htm http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/presidents-day/ http://www.rhapsody.com/mark-binder/classic-stories-for-boys- and-girls